Manager – Corporate - I-Talent

Manager – Corporate

RAK, UAE

Reports To: SVP - Legal Affairs

Responsibilities:

· Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters;

· Ensure the legality of commercial transactions, advising the higher management on their legal rights and duties, including the duties and responsibilities of corporate officers

· Reviews, drafts and negotiates agreements, consulting agreements, special licensing, non-disclosure agreements, terms and amendments for customers, mainly in English, sometimes in Arabic;

· Drafts, amends, manages, responds to, or analyses the MOAs of the Group and its amendments as needed;

· Developing and leading corporate compliance programs;

· Drives contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process, and/or contract execution. Manages contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input;

· Overseeing delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities;

· Participating in the formulation of general management policy as a member of the legal team;

· Identifies business objectives of direct sales / rent / construction / licensing / consulting transactions, capital markets, related issues, and facilitates risk/benefit analysis;

· Drafts, manages, distributes, responds to, or analyses Requests for Information (RFIs), Request for Quotation (RFPs), Request for Quotation (RFQs), Request for Tender (RFT) or customer terms & conditions as needed;

· Maintains a deep understanding of the Group contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters;

· Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken;

· Prepares contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations;

· Interprets contracts and advises sales/ rent/ construction / consulting managers on contractual responsibilities;

· Translates complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans;

· At settlement, will engage in negotiations with opposing parties; participate in mediations and settlement conferences with the parties; and create settlement brochures, agreements, releases and other settlement materials.

· Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or non-government entity, particularly disputes negotiation, preparation and administration;

· Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to top level management on highly technical matters;

· Formulate check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required is provided accordingly and on time;

· Provide and interpret legal information, conduct and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff;

· Conduct the appropriate discussion with AHG’s clients about any unclear points and answering their questions;

· Proofreading and editing final translated versions;

· Complete many routine tasks and assist with legal work, including research, court filings and AHRED’s client communication;

· Advising the Senior Management on a variety of issues;

· May mentor and train less experienced contract professionals;

· Supports the Group Regional / Vertical Lawyers on sales-related projects;

· Requires a thorough knowledge of the organization's products/services;

· Requires a bachelor's/master's degree and at least eight (8) years in the field;

· Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within real estate/construction field;

· Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals;

· Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others;

· A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required;

· Typically reports to the SVP Legal Affairs;

· Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings;

· Good planning and organization skills;

· Proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters.

· Using appropriate software for presentation and delivery;

· Using the internet and email as research tools throughout the legal process;

· Speak, read, and write fluently in English. Any 2nd language would be useful, especially Arabic;

· Manage work schedules to meet deadlines; and

· What may be added to the above at the request of the manager in charge.

Focus areas of responsibility - % of time spent

· Agreements/Contracts & documents management - 50%; -

· Regulatory support (Negotiations about Agreements disputes) –20%;

· Risk management – 20%;

· People management - 10%

Job Details

Posted Date:	2018-11-04
Job Location:	Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Job Role:	Legal
Company Industry:	Real Estate

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:

Mid Career

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